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Bistro of Santa Monica

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Address:
2301 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Neighborhood:
Santa Monica

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Bistro of Santa Monica Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.bistroofsantamonica.com
Email: jilamichael@gmail.com
Phone: (310) 453-5442
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:30pm; Dinner: MNew years eve 2011 from 4.00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: We cater to all business and private parties up to 100 people. Please call for more information.
Entertainment: Piano bar 7 nights per week.

Getting there

Cross Street: 23rd Street
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Bistro of Santa Monica

Drop in for lunch or dinner and discover the real meaning of genuine Cuccina Italiana. Specializing in unique and authentic Italian dishes, including fresh seafoods , Steaks, Chops and Veal. An excellent wine list. A full bar with great martini list. And top it all off with the Bistro's Special… dessert: The Chocolate soufflé. A romantic setting in a historical 1890 building with an original tin ceiling and stained glass, the enchanting strains of live Italian music flowing nightly, and signature dishes created by a master chef and served by a friendly, professional staff.Continued

Bistro of Santa Monica

4.1

39 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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44 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

44 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(28)
romantic(22)
special occasion(18)

notable wine list(14)
fit for foodies(13)
good for groups(9)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (44)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very relaxed and romantic

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Very relaxed and romantic atmosphere. Try the Osso Bucco. service is superb."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place to go for great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place to go for great food and good atmosphere. The noise level can vary depending on how full the bar is since they also have a tv but for the most part it's enjoyable and there is almost always a live piano player. The food is outstanding and is usually $15-30. Service is great, they'll give you space to enjoy your meal and company while still being attentive. Overall I'd highly recommend this restaurant for a positive experience."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Pluses- parking lot, good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Pluses- parking lot, good service, specials were good, overall nice restaurant
Minuses- overall the food was BLAND! I ordered the house special garlic chicken and it was a tender breast with this nothing of a brown sauce on it. The Fettuccine Alfredo came with broccoli and chicken- a perfect kid meal but the sauce was just a stick of butter and it was too tasteless for my 10 year old. The members of the party who ordered off the nightly specials were more satisfied with their meals. Lastly they have live piano which is nice but the pianist was playing and singing popular songs from the 60's, and 70's. I would have preferred just the piano as the singing and song choice made it sound more like we were in a bar."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Took my girlfriend there for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"Took my girlfriend there for Valentine's Day and she loved it!"

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

I would love to give this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I would love to give this place a good review but sadly after 1.5 hours and our food not coming out, we thought eating dinner 10:20pm was a bit late and had to leave."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Was there for Valentine's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Was there for Valentine's Day. It was an abbreviated menu, which was very good. I want to go back and choose from thir regular menu. Was a nice evening!"

Dined on 02/14/2012

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Its a nice Neighborhood place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Its a nice Neighborhood place with good food."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Favorite restaurant!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love the bistro! My favorite is the carpaccio and the chicken picatta is great! This visit was for Valentine's day so they had a special menu, with great choices. Service is great!"

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Uncharacteristically lousy service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2005

Dined on 02/14/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of my favorite restaurants but not up to par on this visit. Granted it was Valentine's Day and it was crowded but I've been there on Valentine's Day before without all the missteps.

After we were seated it took forever for our glass of wine to arrive. Our salads also took a very long time to show up - long enough for us to notice that people seated after us were already getting served while we were not. When the salads arrived our waiter apologized saying someone else got our salads first. Because it took so long to get the salads, our entrees were delivered before we were finished. The table was too small to reasonably accomodate all the plates. When they served my steak they forgot to bring a steak knife. Very disappointed!"